For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 654 students in 90021, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90021, CA are Cds Secondary, Metropolitan Continuation and Tri-c Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90021 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90021, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90021 have a Graduation Rate of 34%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metropolitan Continuation, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90021, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Metropolitan Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-c Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St. Second Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
90021, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Para Los Niños Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1617 E. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90021, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90021, CA include Cds Secondary, Metropolitan Continuation and Tri-c Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in 90021?
4 public high schools are located in 90021.
What is the racial composition of students in 90021?
90021 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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